CVE-2020-35809 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-35809 affecting NETGEAR devices with stored XSS vulnerability. Find out impacted systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2020-35809
What is CVE-2020-35809?
Stored XSS vulnerability impacts various NETGEAR devices, including D7800, R7500v2, R7800, R8900, R9000, RAX120, RBK50, RBR50, RBS50, XR500, and XR700.
The Impact of CVE-2020-35809
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.1, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-35809
Vulnerability Description
- Stored XSS vulnerability affecting certain NETGEAR devices
Affected Systems and Versions
- D7800 before 1.0.1.56
- R7500v2 before 1.0.3.46
- R7800 before 1.0.2.74
- R8900 before 1.0.4.28
- R9000 before 1.0.4.28
- RAX120 before 1.0.0.78
- RBK50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBR50 before 2.3.5.30
- RBS50 before 2.3.5.30
- XR500 before 2.3.2.56
- XR700 before 1.0.1.10
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Privileges Required: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to the latest firmware
- Monitor for any suspicious activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- NETGEAR has released patches for the affected devices to address the vulnerability